Award Winners
“Spirit of Babe Ruth Award”
Fourth Annual POWER SHOWCASE Winner
 4th Annual Spirit of Babe Ruth Award Winner - NV - Kris Bryant |
Kris Bryant, a senior third baseman and right fielder from Bonanza High School in Reno, Nevada, won the first annual “Spirit of Babe Ruth Award.” This award was presented to Kris by the Babe’s granddaughter, Linda Ruth Tosetti at the POWER SHOWCASE welcome dinner, where Linda was a featured guest speaker. Kris maintains over a 4.0 GPA and is an AFLAC All American – All State – All Conference, Tournament of Stars – State Home Run Leader, PG Best Hitting Prospect and an AFLAC Home Run Derby Finalist |
“Colossus of Clout Award”
Fourth Annual POWER SHOWCASE Winner
 4th Annual Babe Ruth Award Winner - CA - Travis Harrison |
Travis Harrison, a junior third baseman from Tustin High School in Tustin, California sent his best shot 504 feet and won the award Babe Ruth “Colossus of Clout Award” plus set a new POWER SHOWCASE Record - the longest home run ever hit at Tropicana Field! Travis was presented with the Colossus of Clout a 54 oz. bat that is the weight that Babe Ruth used in game play from 1916 to 1922. Travis is a 2009 WWBA MVP, 2009 PG National Champion MVP and First Team All CIF. |
3rd Annual POWER SHOWCASE Winner
 3rd Annual Babe Ruth Award Winner - NV - Bryce Harper |
Bryce Harper who attended Las Vegas High School inLas Vegas, Nevada won the Third Annual POWER SHOWCASE Babe Ruth “Colossus of Clout Award.” Bryce, a sophomore at the time, hit a 502 foot home run at The Trop — the longest home run ever hit at Tropicana Field before Travis Harrison’s mammoth blast in January 2010. Bryce a catcher for The College of Southern Nevada, was the first overall first pick in the 2010 Major League Draft. Bryce and his 502 foot home run have been featured in numerous publications including, Sports Illustrated,Baseball America and ESPN. |